The Small Farm Series finale will be Elderberry Field Day at McPhetridge Family Farm, of Franklinton. Learn about elderberry production and other farming options.WHAT: ELDERBERRY FIELD DAYWHEN: Thursday, Dec. 8, 3 - 5pmWHERE: 'McPhetridge Family Farms, Franklinton, NCRegister online by December 6. go.ncsu.edu/visit_franklin_elderberryFor more information contact the Franklin County Center, 919-496-3344, William Landis, Extension Agent, Agriculture-Small Farms, wllandis@ncsu.edu.
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North Carolina Small Farm Association participated in Presenting the Senator James D. Speed Achievement Scholarship
Aiden Kernodle from Alamance County earned the award this year PUBLISHED ON OCTOBER 26, 2022 Pictured, from left: Joe Nusser, of the NC Small Farms Association; Mark Speed, son of the late James Speed, presenting the James Speed scholarship award to Aiden Kernodle, and NC Commissioner of Agriculture Steve Troxler, after the ‘Sale of Champions’ on …
New from Benefits.gov: Resources for Rental Assistance & More
October 28, 2022 Resources for Rental Assistance
CORRECTION: New Dashboard Shows Broad View of Avian Influenza Sampling Results in Wild Birds
The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has developed a publicly available dashboard that displays the results from nation-wide avian influenza virus (AIV) monitoring in wild bird populations. Wild bird samples are routinely collected by the APHIS’ Wildlife Services (WS) National Wildlife Disease Program and screened for AIV …
Weird and Wonderful Invertebrates
View as Webpage October 27, 2022 In anticipation of Halloween, we’re taking a moment to appreciate the weird and wonderful traits of invertebrates, like this parasitoid wasp, Megarhyssa atrata. They've inspired legends new and old around the world, in addition to being indispensable members of our wild and agricultural ecosystems. We're proud …
New Dashboard Shows Broad View of Avian Influenza Sampling Results in Wild Birds
The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has developed a publicly available dashboard that displays the results from nation-wide avian influenza virus (AIV) monitoring in wild bird populations. Wild bird samples are routinely collected by the APHIS’ Wildlife Services (WS) National Wildlife Disease Program and screened for AIV …
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NEWS RELEASE: Biden-Harris Administration Provides $759 Million to Bring High-Speed Internet Access to Communities Across Rural America
Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. NEWS RELEASE Biden-Harris Administration Provides $759 Million to Bring High-Speed Internet Access to Communities Across Rural America Funding Includes Awards Made Possible by President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law WASHINGTON, D.C., Oct. 27, 2022 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced …
Deputy Secretary Bronaugh To Lead East Africa Agribusiness Trade Mission
Deputy Secretary Bronaugh To Lead East Africa Agribusiness Trade Mission Press Release No. 0227.22 Contact: press@usda.gov WASHINGTON, Oct. 26, 2022 – Representatives from 32 agribusiness and farm organizations will join Deputy Agriculture Secretary Dr. Jewel Bronaugh for an agribusiness trade mission to Nairobi, Kenya, and Zanzibar, Tanzania, Oct. 31 - Nov. 4. “I am excited …
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Do Healthy Earthworms = Healthy Soils?
When and where Date and time Thu, 10 November 2022, 19:30 – 20:30 GMT Location Online About this event TALK: Do Healthy Earthworms = Healthy Soils? Green Foundation Ireland invites you to participate in the above evening online talk from 19:30 to 20:30 on Thursday evening 10 November 2022. As always at our events, an important part …
Great Opportunity To Learn about the Importance of Healthy Soils
Soils: Delivering soil health through an integrated assessment strategy As part of its 2022-23 seminar series, the Lincoln Centre for Ecological Justice (LinCEJ ) invites you to participate in this session. By Lin CEJ - Lincoln Centre for Ecological Justice When and where Date and time Tue, 15 November 2022, 12:00 – 13:00 GMT Location Online …
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North Carolina Small Farm Association 